1982 Lancia Beta vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1982 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Ferrari 456 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Ferrari 456. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Beta. 1993 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1982 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1982 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia Beta | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Lancia | Ferrari |
Model | Beta | 456 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 110 L |